vicinity UK /vɪˈsɪnɪti/US /vəˈsɪnəti/ noun3 •Proximity; the state of being near.There was a crackling sound in the vicinity of my right ear. •Neighbourhood; nearby region; surrounding area.There is a hurricane in the vicinity of the Bahamas. •Approximate size or amount.I weigh in the vicinity of 80kg. formsvicinities